Fuel News

About Fuel News...

Transport Topics fuel coverage looks closely at what powers trucks. From the latest on battery, diesel and alternative fuel technology to the costs and prices associated with each, this news category covers todays fuel ecosystem extensively. Topics include green house gas regulation, fuel prices, equipment costs, fuel infrastructure, surcharge and more.

Government, Business, Fuel

Oil Dips as China Slowdown Signals Demand Drop

Crude skidded to its worst loss in a month as disappointing corporate profit forecasts stoked concern about the economy, bruising a market already anxious about booming American oil supplies.

January 28, 2019
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Paccar CEO Outlines Path Toward Zero-Emission Trucks, Automated Driving

SAN FRANCISCO Paccar Inc. CEO Ron Armstrong said the trucking industry is moving toward ever-cleaner and more energy-efficient vehicles and will adopt increasingly advanced automated driving technology to assist drivers.

January 28, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

ATD Announces Coalition to Repeal Federal Excise Tax on Heavy-Duty Trucks

SAN FRANCISCO American Truck Dealers announced a new industry coalition to push for the repeal of the 12% federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks.

January 28, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Testing Fuel-Saving Technologies

As fleets know, many variables can affect test results for truck fuel-saving technologies and practices.

January 25, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

US Crude Production to Beat EIAs Outlook by 23 Years

A year ago, the U.S. government envisioned American crude production averaging 11.95 million barrels a day in 2042. Shale drillers are set to exceed that this year.

January 25, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

Appeals Court Rejects Challenge to Californias Low-Carbon Fuel Standard

An appeals court has rejected a challenge by a group of trade and energy organizations to block Californias low-carbon fuel standard aimed at reducing the rate of greenhouse gas emissions in the states transportation sector.

January 24, 2019
Business, Fuel, Logistics

Railcar Loads for Canadian Oil Hit Record Amid Pipeline Bottleneck

Heavy Canadian crude isnt getting cheaper, but that hasnt stopped companies from splurging on costly rail shipments.

January 24, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

CARB Aggressively Pursues Tougher NOx and PM Emissions Reductions

California environmental regulators are aggressively moving forward with plans to require significant reductions in nitrogen oxides and particulate matter emissions for heavy trucks, improvements in real time on-board diagnostics, and lengthening the useful life, durability and warranty periods for heavy trucks.

January 24, 2019
Business, Fuel

Sunoco Announces Fuel-Distribution Acquisition, Divestiture of Ethanol Facility

Sunoco has acquired the wholesale fuel-distribution business from Schmitt Sales as well as certain convenience store locations from Speedway to turn into wholesale distribution sites.

January 24, 2019
Government, Business, Fuel

US Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil Could Benefit China, India

If the United States decides to deploy a slate of sanctions that it is said to have drafted against the Latin American nation, American refiners would be forced to cease purchases. That may mean more supply becomes available for the OPEC producers other big customers: China and India.

January 24, 2019